Travelers should be conscientious of cultural differences and pack accordingly. Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms and do not allow short skirts or flip-flops.
Comfortable walking shoes and one pair of nicer shoes
Shirts (short and long sleeved)
Socks and underwear
Watch
Shorts/pants/jeans
Pajamas
Bathing suit (if applicable)
Dressier outfit (reserved for a special night out)
Raincoat and/or umbrella
Lightweight nylon jacket or warm-up top (rather than bulky sweatshirts)
Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shampoo/conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Hairbrush/comb
Sunscreen
Any medications (in addition to a copy of any prescription)
Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)
Money
ATM card (Call the bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts.)
EF Visa Travel card or personal credit card
At least $50 converted to foreign currency of the first county that you’re visiting
Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (available at travel stores)
Electronics
An alarm clock (many hotel rooms won't have one)
An adaptor/converter (available at travel stores)
Camera with extra batteries or chargers (Batteries can be expensive abroad.)
Documents
Passport—it is required on all EF Educational Tours. Remember to bring a couple photocopies of it (in case it is lost) and leave one copy at home
Visas (if applicable)
A copy of the tour itinerary
A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home
Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in its original container.)
Carry-on bag
The EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag. Here’s a short list of things travelers might need on the first day of the trip. These should be packed in the carry-on in case the checked luggage is delayed.
Passport
Money
Airline ticket
Toothbrush and toothpaste (Check tsa.gov for current security requirements.)
Hairbrush
Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane)
Clothing & accessories
Travelers should be conscientious of cultural differences and pack accordingly. Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms and do not allow short skirts or flip-flops.Toiletries
Money
Electronics
Documents
Carry-on bag
The EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag. Here’s a short list of things travelers might need on the first day of the trip. These should be packed in the carry-on in case the checked luggage is delayed.